Yarn Needed
150 yd
Skeins
3
Cost
$21
Time
~10h
150 yd
3
$21
~10h
Shopping List
Main color: 1 skein • Accent colors: 1 skein each × 2
+ 4oz polyfill + safety eyes (9mm)
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An 8-inch bear in worsted weight uses about 95g of yarn total. One skein per color is sufficient since standard skeins are 100g. You’ll also need 3 oz of stuffing and 12mm safety eyes.
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Mini amigurumi keychains use very little yarn — you can make 5–6 from a single 100g skein. Leftover yarn from larger projects is perfect for these small items.
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A large 16-inch dragon is a yarn-intensive project. The body alone needs 2 skeins. Buy 3 skeins of the main color for safety margin on wings and tail.
A small amigurumi (3–5 inches) uses 20–50 grams of yarn, a medium project (6–10 inches) uses 50–150 grams, and large amigurumi (12+ inches) can use 150–400 grams. Multi-color designs need separate estimates for each color section.
Worsted weight (4) and DK weight (3) yarns are ideal for amigurumi. The key is to use a hook 1–2mm smaller than the yarn label recommends — the most common amigurumi hook sizes are 2.25mm, 2.5mm, and 3mm. This creates a tight fabric that holds stuffing without showing through.
Polyester fiberfill is the standard stuffing for amigurumi. A small 5-inch project needs about 1–2 ounces of stuffing, while a 12-inch project needs 4–8 ounces. Stuff firmly for a smooth surface but not so tight that stitches stretch apart.
Essential supplies include a crochet hook (1–2 sizes smaller than yarn label), safety eyes, a yarn needle for sewing parts together, stuffing, stitch markers, and optionally plastic pellets for weighting. Budget $15–$30 for a starter supply kit.
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Last Updated: Oct 19, 2026
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